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  TW Raven One vs. Nottingham 294?
Okay... I will definitely purchase a turntable in May/June, and I need your advice, please. I do mostly classical music, along with a healthy dose of rock and jazz. I am interested in Raven One or the Nott 294. I'm attracted to the 294 for the included 12" Ace Space arm, and for the lower price. I've heard excellent things about it.

But lately, I've heard remarkable things about the Raven One, too. I know that the tonearm will have to be purchased separately... but I understand that the Raven One can accommodate 12" arms, too...

Obviously, the Raven One costs more than Nott 294, but does it justify its price differential? Or does Nott 294 offer performance near the rate of the Raven One?

Your objective opinions will be much appreciated. Thanks.
Caspermao  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-26-08
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04-27-08   I have heard the space deck, not the 294 and i have to say n ...   David12

04-27-08   David, thanks for your kind reply. i was wondering about swi ...   Caspermao

04-27-08   Caspermao, i agree with david12 in recommending the raven on ...   Inman29

04-27-08   I'm the guy inman29 is referring to (hi bill!) and from my p ...   Tricon_dave

04-28-08   Thanks for your great feedback, guys... very helpful! any 29 ...   Caspermao

04-28-08   I upgraded from an older spacedeck (with the thinner platter ...   Scompracer

04-29-08   Good to hear, scompracer. i have a feeling that, although ex ...   Caspermao

04-29-08   I believe the space 294 is a great value, especially if you ...   Scompracer

06-06-08   Picking up the thread a little bit late. i own a 294 and it ...   Jbcortes

06-13-08   C: the raven ac was purchased by a friend who has upgraded t ...   Crem1

06-13-08   I agree with charlie (crem) - buy a raven!! why? it's a kno ...   Jhendrixfan

06-20-08: Jbcortes
"If the N-A is soooo good why do they need to keep changing/upgrading it?"

This is as childish as it gets, and pointless. The post above yours mentions upgrading the Raven too!
Grow up a little bit. The reason everything can be upgraded is because products are made at a price point. Some upgrades wouldn't make financial sense for the manufacturer, but can be undertaken by the owner of ANY product, unless you buy a Rockport turntable, which is built with a cost-no-object philosophy.
It's not about who has the biggest one here. Have you owned the Raven and the Nottingham to write "BUY A RAVEN!!!". Personally, I own the Nott and haven't heard the Raven, which I'm sure is very good too. I shared my experience with the Nott, including possible upgrade, but I didn't comment on the Raven. So if you have experience with any of them, even if you dislike the Nott, just tell us why, and let the original poster decide. Your post is not much help to anyone, and actually turns me off the Raven slightly.
So if I understand correctly, the Raven is great because TW Acustic, which is a new company, can't keep up with the demand? And the Nottingham is a "passing trendy" turntable from a company which has been in business for 30 years?
Just brilliant!
Thanks for the laugh.

Jbcortes  (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


06-20-08   J: i have extensively listened to the raven and to a lessor ...   Crem1

06-20-08   Crem, i'm perfectly fine with your post and support of the r ...   Jbcortes

04-19-10   Look - nottingham has been in business for 30 years and they ...   Jhendrixfan

04-19-10   Definitely raven one! i had the pleasure of listening to the ...   Nolitan


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